US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over Ventura River

Good

Ventura County, California · 07-VEN-101-30.94-VEN · Structure no. 52 0241R

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
977 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
44,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 NB over Ventura River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 NB over Ventura River in Ventura County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,310 by 2044. The structure is 977 ft (297.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesVentura River
Location07-VEN-101-30.94-VEN
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.27937, -119.30656
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length977 ft (297.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,500 (2020)
Projected traffic108,310 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 101 NB over Ventura River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 NB over Ventura River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 NB over Ventura River carry?

About 44,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 NB over Ventura River?

The structure is 977 ft (297.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 NB over Ventura River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.